Substitutes for Floxip

Medicine Overview of Floxip Drop

Uses of Floxip Drop

Floxip 0.25% Drop is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections and tuberculosis (TB).It is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Side effects of Floxip Drop

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Floxip Drop

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Floxip 0.25% Drop at a fixed time.Avoid Floxip 0.25% Drop with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How Floxip Drop works

Floxip 0.25% drop is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.

In Depth Information on Floxip Drop

Expert advice for Floxip Drop

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.

Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.

Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Floxip immediately and consult your doctor. You should not take medicines to stop or slow diarrhoea.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with epilepsy, kidney or heart diseases.

Warnings

Special precautions for Floxip 0.25% Drop

Alcohol

SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Floxip 0.25% Drop.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Floxip 0.25% Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

Floxip 0.25% Drop is probably safe to use during lactation.

Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

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Driving

Floxip 0.25% Drop may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or

decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

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Kidney

UNSAFE

Floxip 0.25% Drop is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

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Liver

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Yes, you can take Floxip with birth control pills. It does not affect birth control. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor in case you are taking birth control pills before taking any medicine.

Floxip is active against pseudomonas. But, acquired resistance (resistance after taking the antibiotic) is very common among the organism for the drug. Consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infection.

Q. Can I take Floxip with dextromethorphan?

Floxip is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with dextromethorphan. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Floxip with doxylamine?

Floxip is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxylamine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Floxip with amoxicillin?

Floxip is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with amoxicillin. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Floxip with pseudophedrine?

Floxip is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Floxip with Tamsulosin?

Floxip and Tamsulosin are not known to have any clinically relevant drug interactions. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.